Chapter III: Part I: The Bible; How to Study and Understand It

The Sermon On The Mount. "He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying,
Blessed." Matt. 5:2, 3.

Baruch Writing The Prophecies Of Jeremiah. "All scripture is given by
inspiration of God." 2 Tim. 3:16.

The Scriptures

1. By what name are the sacred writings of the Bible commonly known?

“Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in _the Scriptures_, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?” Matt. 21:42.

2. What other title is given this revelation of God to man?

“And He answered and said unto them, My mother and My brethren are these which hear _the word of God_, and do it.” Luke 8:21.

3. How were the Scriptures given?

“All scripture is given _by inspiration of God_.” 2 Tim. 3:16.

4. By whom were the men directed who thus spoke for God?

“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved _by the Holy Ghost_.” 2 Peter 1:21.

5. What specific instance is mentioned by Peter?

“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, _which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas_, which was guide to them that took Jesus.” Acts 1:16.

6. How does David express this same truth?

“_The Spirit of the Lord spake by me_, and His word was in my tongue.” 2 Sam. 23:2.

7. Who, therefore, did the speaking through these men?

“_God_, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets.” Heb. 1:1.

8. For what purpose were the Scriptures written?

“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written _for our learning_, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” Rom. 15:4.

9. For what is all scripture profitable?

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable _for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness_.” 2 Tim. 3:16.

10. What was God’s design in thus giving the Scriptures?

“That the man of God may be _perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works_.” Verse 17.

11. What estimate did Job place upon the words of God?

“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of His lips; _I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food_.” Job 23:12.

12. Upon what evidence did Jesus base His Messiahship?

“And beginning at Moses and all the _prophets_, He expounded unto them _in all the scriptures_ the things concerning Himself.” Luke 24:27.

13. What three general divisions did Jesus recognize as including all the writings of the Old Testament?

“And He said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written _in the law of Moses_, and in _the prophets_, and in _the Psalms_, concerning Me.” Verse 44.

14. What does God’s character preclude Him from doing?

“In hope of eternal life, which God, _that cannot lie_, promised before the world began.” Titus 1:2.

15. What is God called in the Scriptures?

“He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment: _a God of truth_ and without iniquity, just and right is He.” Deut. 32:4.

16. What, therefore, must be the character of His word?

“Sanctify them through Thy truth: _Thy word is truth._” John 17:17.

17. What test should therefore be applied to every professed teacher of truth?

“_To the law and to the testimony:_ if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” Isa. 8:20.

18. What does God design that His word shall be to us in this world of darkness, sin, and death?

“Thy word is _a lamp_ unto my feet, and _a light_ unto my path.” Ps. 119:105.

19. To what extent has God magnified His word?

“Thou hast magnified Thy word _above all Thy name_.” Ps. 138:2.

NOTE.—God did this by backing His promises with an oath based upon
Himself. Heb. 6:13, 14. By this He pledged and placed at stake His
name, or character, for the fulfilment of His word.

20. In what is the true poetry of life to be found?

“_Thy statutes_ have been _my songs_ in the house of my pilgrimage.” Ps. 119:54.

21. How long will the word of God endure?

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but _the word of our God shall stand forever_.” Isa. 40:8. “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but _My words shall not pass away_.” Matt. 24:35.

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O Word of God incarnate,
O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging,
O Light of our dark sky!
We praise Thee for the radiance
That from the hallowed page,
A lamp to guide our footsteps,
Shines on from age to age.

The church from her dear Master
Received the gift divine,
And still that light she lifteth
O’er all the earth to shine.
It is the golden casket
Where gems of truth are stored;
It is the heaven-drawn picture
Of Christ the living Word.

WILLIAM HOW.

The Study Of The Scriptures

Searching The Scriptures. "Study to show thyself approved unto God." 2
Tim. 2:15.

1. What did Christ say to the Jews concerning the study of the Scriptures?

“_Search the Scriptures_; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me.” John 5:39

2. For what were the Bereans commended?

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and _searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so_.” Acts 17:11.

NOTE.—“If God’s Word were studied as it should be,” says a modern
Bible student, “men would have a breadth of mind, a nobility of
character, and a stability of purpose that are rarely seen in
these times. But there is little benefit derived from a hasty
reading of the Scriptures. One may read the whole Bible through,
and yet fail to see its beauty or comprehend its deep and hidden
meaning. One passage studied until its significance is clear to
the mind and its relation to the plan of salvation is evident, is
of more value than the perusal of many chapters with no definite
purpose in view, and no positive instruction gained.”

3. By what comparison is it indicated that some portions of God’s Word are more difficult to understand than others?

“For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be _the first principles of __ the oracles of God_; and are become such as have need of _milk_, and not of _strong meat_.” Heb. 5:12.

4. In what way is this comparison further explained?

“For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a _babe_. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of _full age_, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Verses 13, 14.

5. What writings are specifically mentioned as containing some things difficult to understand?

“And account that the long-suffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother _Paul_ also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; as also in all _his epistles_, speaking in them of these things; _in which are some things hard to be understood_, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.” 2 Peter 3:15, 16.

NOTE.—Some scriptures are too plain to be misunderstood, while the
meaning of others cannot so readily be discerned. To obtain a
comprehensive knowledge of any Bible truth, scripture must be
compared with scripture, and there should be “careful research and
prayerful reflection.” But all such study will be richly rewarded.

6. Who alone comprehends the things of God?

“For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but _the Spirit of God_.” 1 Cor. 2:11.

7. How thoroughly does the Spirit search out the hidden treasures of truth?

“But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for _the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God_.” Verse 10.

8. What is one purpose for which the Holy Spirit was sent?

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, _He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you_.” John 14:26.

9. Why cannot the natural man receive the things of the Spirit?

“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, _because they are spiritually discerned_.” 1 Cor. 2:14.

10. For what spiritual enlightenment should every one pray?

“_Open Thou mine eyes_, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.” Ps. 119:18.

11. For what spiritual gift did the apostle Paul pray?

“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you _the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him_.” Eph. 1:17.

12. Upon what conditions is an understanding of divine things promised?

“Yea, _if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures_; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.” Prov. 2:3-5.

13. What great blessing did Christ confer upon His disciples after His resurrection?

“_Then opened He their understanding_, that they might understand the Scriptures.” Luke 24:45.

14. What beings of a higher order than man desire to study the truths revealed in the gospel of Christ?

“Which things _the angels_ desire to look into.” 1 Peter 1:12

15. What is promised him who wills to do God’s will?

“If any man will [willeth to, R. V.] do His will, _he shall know of the doctrine_, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of Myself.” John 7:17.

16. How did Christ reprove those who, though familiar with the letter of the Scriptures, failed to understand them?

“Jesus answered and said unto them, _Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God_.” Matt. 22:29.

17. What are the Scriptures able to do for one who believes them?

“And that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, _which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus_.” 2 Tim. 3:15.

18. When asked by the rich young man the conditions of eternal life, to what did Jesus direct his attention?

“He said unto him, _What is written in the law? how readest thou?_” Luke 10:26.

Jesus At The Home Of Martha And Mary. "Mary hath chosen that good part,
which shall not be taken away from her." Luke 10:42.

19. Whom did Jesus pronounce blessed?

“But He said, Yea rather, _blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it_.” Luke 11:28.

20. What did Christ say concerning the book of Daniel?

“When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (_whoso readeth, let him understand_).” Matt. 24:15.

21. What other book of the Bible is especially commended for our study?

“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear _the words of this prophecy_ [_the book of Revelation_], and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.” Rev. 1:3.

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*“**How Readest Thou?**”*

It is one thing to read the Bible through,
Another thing to read to learn and do.
Some read it with design to learn to read,
But to the subject pay but little heed.
Some read it as their duty once a week,
But no instruction from the Bible seek;
While others read it with but little care,
With no regard to how they read, nor where.
Some read to bring themselves into repute,
By showing others how they can dispute;
While others read because their neighbors do,
To see how long ’twill take to read it through.
Some read it for the wonders that are there,—
How David killed a lion and a bear;
While others read it with uncommon care,
Hoping to find some contradictions there.
Some read as if it did not speak to them,
But to the people at Jerusalem.
One reads with father’s specs upon his head,
And sees the thing just as his father said.
Some read to prove a preadopted creed,
Hence understand but little that they read;
For every passage in the book they bend
To make it suit that all-important end.
Some people read, as I have often thought,
To teach the book instead of being taught;
And some there are who read it out of spite.
I fear there are but few who read it right.
But read it prayerfully, and you will see,
Although men contradict, God’s words agree;
For what the early Bible prophets wrote,
We find that Christ and His apostles quote.
So trust no creed that trembles to recall
What has been penned by one and verified by all.

Power In The Word

Christ The Word. "He spake, and it was." Ps. 33:9.

1. Through what agency did God create the heavens?

“_By the word of the Lord_ were the heavens made; and all the host of them _by the breath of His mouth_.” “For _He spake_, and it was done; _He commanded_, and it stood fast.” Ps. 33:6, 9.

2. By what does Christ uphold all things?

“Upholding all things _by the word of His power_.” Heb. 1:3.

3. Of what are some willingly ignorant?

“For this they willingly are ignorant of, that _by the word of God the heavens were of old_, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: _whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished_.” 2 Peter 3:5, 6.

4. By what are the present heavens and earth reserved for a similar fate?

“But the heavens and the earth, which are now, _by the same word_ are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.” Verse 7.

5. In what other scripture is it shown that creative power is exercised through the word of God?

“Let them praise the name of the Lord: _for He commanded, and they were created_.” Ps. 148:5.

6. What change is wrought in one who is in Christ?

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, _he is a new creature_ [there is _a new creation_, R. V., margin]: old things are passed away; behold, _all things are become new_.” 2 Cor. 5:17.

7. What is this new creation also called?

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be _born again_, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3.

8. Through what agency is this new creation, or new birth, accomplished?

“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, _by the word of God_, which liveth and abideth forever.” 1 Peter 1:23.

9. What is the first creative commandment recorded in the Bible? and what was the result of it?

“And God said, _Let there be light_: and _there was light_.” Gen. 1:3.

10. What connection is there between the creation of light in the beginning, and the light of the gospel?

“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give _the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ_.” 2 Cor. 4:6.

11. Why were the people astonished at Christ’s teaching?

“And they were astonished at His doctrine: _for His word was with power_.” Luke 4:32.

12. What testified to the power of the word of Christ?

“And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for _with authority and power He commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out_.” Verse 36.

13. What did Christ say is the seed of the kingdom of God?

“The seed is _the word of God_.” Luke 8:11.

14. Where should the word of Christ dwell?

“Let the word of Christ _dwell in you_ richly in all wisdom.” Col. 3:16.

15. What did Christ say of the unbelieving Jews respecting the word of God?

“_Ye have not His word abiding in you:_ for whom He hath sent, Him ye believe not.” John 5:38.

16. How does the word of God work in the believer?

“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, _which effectually worketh also in you that believe_.” 1 Thess. 2:13.

The Centurion. "Speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed."
Matt. 8:8.

17. What nature is imparted through the promises of God?

“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: _that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature_, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:4.

18. By what are believers made clean?

“Now ye are clean _through the word which I have spoken unto you_.” John 15:3.

19. How may a young man cleanse his way?

“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? _by taking heed thereto according to Thy word_.” Ps. 119:9.

20. How did God heal His people anciently?

“_He sent His word, and healed them_, and delivered them from their destructions.” Ps. 107:20.

21. How did the centurion show his faith in the power of Christ’s word to heal?

“The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof: but _speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed_.” Matt. 8:8.

22. What power has the word when hidden in the heart?

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, _that I might not sin against Thee_.” Ps. 119:11. See also Ps. 17:4.

23. Why did God humble Israel, and suffer them to hunger?

“And He humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, ... _that He might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live_.” Deut. 8:3.

24. What is required beyond a mere hearing of the word?

“But be ye _doers of the word_, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” James 1:22.

25. What is the result of doing God’s will?

“And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but _he that doeth the will of God abideth forever_.” 1 John 2:17.

The Life-Giving Word

The Raising Of Jairus’s Daughter. "His commandment is life everlasting."
John 12:50.

1. What is the nature of the word of God?

“For the word of God is _quick_, and _powerful_, and _sharper than any two-edged sword_, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is _a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart_.” Heb. 4:12.

2. How are the oracles of God described?

“This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received _the lively oracles_ to give unto us.” Acts 7:38.

3. What did Christ declare His words to be?

“It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are _spirit_, and they are _life_.” John 6:63.

4. What was Peter’s testimony concerning Christ’s words?

“Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? _Thou hast the words of eternal life._” Verse 68.

5. What did Christ declare His Father’s commandment to be?

“And I know that His commandment is _life everlasting_.” John 12:50.

6. What lesson was intended by feeding the children of Israel with the manna?

“And He humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; _that He might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live_.” Deut. 8:3.

7. What interpretation did Jesus give to this lesson?

“Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but My Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. _For the bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world._” John 6:32, 33.

8. In further explanation of the meaning of this lesson, what did Jesus declare Himself to be?

“And Jesus said unto them, _I am the bread of life_: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst.” Verse 35.

9. What benefit is derived from eating this bread of life?

“As the living Father hath sent Me, and I live by the Father: _so he that eateth Me, even he shall live by Me_. This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: _he that eateth of this bread shall live forever_.” Verses 57, 58.

10. What instance is recorded of one who fed upon the true manna?

“_Thy words were found, and I did eat them_; and Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by Thy name, O Lord God of hosts.” Jer. 15:16.

11. What name is applied to Jesus as the revelation of the thought of God in the flesh?

“In the beginning was _the Word_, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1. “And He was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and His name is called _The Word of God_.” Rev. 19:13.

12. What was in the Word?

“In Him was _life_; and the life was the light of men.” John 1:4.

13. What is Jesus therefore also called?

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of _the Word of life_.” 1 John 1:1.

14. Why did the Jews fail to find life in the Scriptures?

“Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me. And _ye will not come to Me, that ye might have life_.” John 5:39, 40.

15. What constitutes a part of Christian experience?

“And have _tasted the good word of God_, and the powers of the world to come.” Heb. 6:5. See answer to question 10.

16. In assigning him his life-work, what instruction did Jesus give to Peter?

“Jesus saith unto him, _Feed My sheep_.” John 21:17.

17. What apostolic injunction indicates the way in which this instruction is to be obeyed?

“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom; _Preach the word_; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.” 2 Tim. 4:1, 2.

18. How are we instructed to pray for both physical and spiritual nourishment?

“Give us this day our daily bread.” Matt. 6:11.

NOTE.—When “the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us,” the
thought of God was revealed in human flesh. When holy men of God
“spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost,” the thought of God
was revealed in human language. The union of the divine and the
human in the manifestation of God’s thought in the flesh is
declared to be “the mystery of godliness;” and there is the same
mystery in the union of the divine thought and human language. The
two revelations of God, in human flesh and in human speech, are
both called the _Word of God_, and both are the _Word of life_. He
who fails to find Christ thus in the Scriptures will not be able
to feed upon the Word as the life-giving Word.

Like wandering sheep o’er mountains cold,
Since all have gone astray;
To life and peace within the fold,
How may I find the way?

To Christ the Way, the Truth, the Life,
I come, no more to roam;
He’ll guide me to my Father’s house,
To my eternal home.

Christ In All The Bible

On The Way To Emmaus. "He expounded unto them in all the scriptures the
things concerning Himself." Luke 24:27.

1. Of whom did Christ say the Scriptures testify?

“Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and _they are they which testify of Me_.” John 5:39.

NOTE.—“Search the Old Testament Scriptures: for they are they that
testify of Christ. To find Him in them is the true and legitimate
end of their study. To be able to interpret them as He interpreted
them is the best result of all Biblical learning.”—_Dean Alford._

2. Of whom did Moses and the prophets write?

“Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found Him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, _Jesus of Nazareth_, the son of Joseph.” John 1:45.

NOTE.—In her translation of the Old Testament Scriptures, Helen
Spurrell expressed the following wish for all who should read her
translation: “May very many exclaim, as the translator has often
done when studying numerous passages in the original, _I have
found the Messiah_!”

3. From whose words did Christ say the disciples ought to have learned of His death and resurrection?

“O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that _the prophets_ have spoken: ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into His glory?” Luke 24:25, 26.

4. How did Christ make it clear to them that the Scriptures testify of Him?

“And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, _He expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself_.” Verse 27

5. What did He say a little later to the eleven?

“These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that _all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the Psalms, concerning Me_.” Verse 44.

6. Where in the Bible do we find the first promise of a Redeemer?

“And the Lord God said unto the serpent, ... I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and _her seed_; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise His heel.” Gen. 3:14, 15.

7. In what words was this promise renewed to Abraham?

“_In thy seed_ shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.” Gen. 22:18. See also Gen. 26:4; 28:14.

8. To whom did this promised seed refer?

“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, _which is Christ_.” Gal. 3:16.

9. Whom did God promise to send with Israel to guide them into the promised land?

“Behold, I send _an Angel_ before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.” Ex. 23:20.

10. Who was the Rock that went with them?

“And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed [went with, margin] them: and _that Rock was Christ_.” 1 Cor. 10:4.

11. In what prophecy are Christ’s life, suffering, and death touchingly foretold?

In the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah.

12. Where is the price of Christ’s betrayal foretold?

“So they weighed for My price _thirty pieces of silver_.” Zech. 11:12. See Matt. 26:15.

13. Where in the Psalms are Christ’s dying words recorded?

“My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?” Ps. 22:1. See Matt. 27:46. “Into Thine hand I commit My spirit.” Ps. 31:5. See Luke 23:46.

14. How is Christ’s resurrection foretold in the Psalms?

Made Known In The Breaking Of Bread. "Did not our heart burn within us,
while He talked with us by the way, and while He opened to us the
scriptures?" Luke 24:32.

“I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son; _this day have I begotten Thee_.” Ps. 2:7. See Acts 13:33.

15. Where again in the Psalms is His resurrection foretold?

“For _Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell_; neither wilt Thou suffer Thine Holy One to see _corruption_.” Ps. 16:10. See Acts 2:25-31.

16. In what words does Daniel foretell Christ’s receiving His kingdom?

“I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, one like the _Son of man_ came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought Him near before Him. And _there was given Him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom_, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve Him: His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.” Dan. 7:13, 14.

See also Luke 1:32, 33; 19:11, 12; Rev. 11:15.

17. How is Christ’s second coming described in the Psalms?

“Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together before the Lord; _for He cometh to judge the earth_: with righteousness shall He judge the world, and the people with equity.” Ps. 98:8, 9. “_Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence_: a fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people. Gather My saints together unto Me; those that have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” Ps. 50:3-5.

18. What is Christ to one renewed after God’s image? “Christ is _all_, and _in all_.” Col. 3:11.

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A glory in the Word we find
When grace restores our sight;
But sin has darkened all the mind,
And veiled the heavenly light.

When God’s own Spirit clears our view,
How bright the doctrines shine!
Their holy fruits and sweetness show
Their Author is divine.

How blest we are, with open face
To view Thy glory, Lord,
And all Thy image here to trace,
Reflected in Thy Word!
CAMPBELL’S COLLECTION.

Titles Of Christ

In the Old Testament

Seed of the woman. Gen. 3:15. Mine Angel. Ex. 23:23. A Star out of Jacob. Num. 24:17. A Prophet. Deut. 18:15, 18. Captain of the host of the Lord. Joshua 5:14. A Friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Prov. 18:24. My Beloved. Song of Solomon 2:10. Chiefest among ten thousand. Song of Solomon 5:10. (One) altogether lovely. Song of Solomon 5:16. The Mighty God. Isa. 9:6. The Everlasting Father. Isa. 9:6. The Prince of Peace. Isa. 9:6. The Lord Our Righteousness. Jer. 23:5, 6. The Son of God. Dan. 3:25. The Son of Man. Dan. 7:13. Michael, ... the Great Prince. Dan. 12:1. The Branch. Zech. 6:12, 13. The Messenger of the covenant. Mal. 3:1. The Sun of Righteousness. Mal. 4:2.

In the New Testament

The Word. John 1:1. The Lamb of God. John 1:29. The Bread of life. John 6:35. The Light of the world. John 8:12. The Door of the Sheep. John 10:7. The Good Shepherd. Verse 11. The Resurrection and the Life. John 11:25. The Way, the Truth, and the Life. John 14:6. The True Vine. John 15:1. That Rock. 1 Cor. 10:4. The last Adam. 1 Cor. 15:45. The Chief Corner-stone. Eph. 2:20. The Man Christ Jesus. 1 Tim. 2:5. A Great High Priest. Heb. 4:14. The Author and Finisher of our faith. Heb. 12:2. The Chief Shepherd. 1 Peter 5:4. An Advocate. 1 John 2:1. Michael, the Archangel. Jude 9. The Lion of the tribe of Judah. Rev. 5:5. The Morning Star. Rev. 22:16. King of kings, and Lord of lords. Rev. 19:16.

NOTE.—Christ is referred to in the Bible under something like
three hundred different titles and figures, of which the above are
only examples. Why this is so is because He is all that these
names and figures represent.